THORChain suffers $10M multi-chain hack, Rune tanks 11%
May 15, 2026
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by Florence Muchai
for CryptoPolitan

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On May 15, 2026 THORChain, a leading decentralized cross-chain DEX, was hacked across BTC, ETH, BNB Chain and Base with about $10 million in crypto stolen. The cross-chain security breach underscores DeFi and protocol security risks, likely weighing on token performance and user trust while prompting forensic investigations and potential protocol upgrades.
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THORChain, one of the leading decentralized cross-chain DEXs, is the latest victim of a major hack across several blockchain platforms. As per the security warnings issued on May 15, 2026, THORChain suffered losses of about $10 million in cryptocurrencies. The attack targeted the BTC, ETH, BNB Chain, and Base blockchains, with the stolen crypto coins...






